Job Description:
Plant Utilities Assistant: as a semiskilled employee, performs the more routine, repetitive tasks in the operation, maintenance, and repair of a variety of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and mechanical equipment inside and outside of a physical plant such as stationary steam or high temperature hot water boilers. Incumbents may also perform journey-level activities, under supervision, or after receiving detailed instructions, to learn and perfect their skills.
Generally, Plant Utilities Assistants work under the supervision of a Plant Utilities Engineer 1 or higher-level plant utilities position; in turn, they may supervise Facility Operations Assistants 1 (Utilities) and related labor class positions.
Activities and Tasks:
Monitors equipment consoles
Monitors equipment consoles
- Reads, analyzes, and follows up on all console readings, charts, and trouble calls.
- Adjusts equipment controls to correct malfunction when indicated by observation or in response to a signal.
- Reads and records gas, steam, water, and electrical meter readings.
- Fills out plant logs, incident and Quality Assurance Reports.
- Advises supervisor when repairs are required.
- Receives and distributes fuel supplies required for all program locations.
Performs preventive maintenance on heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning systems
- As instructed, and under the guidance and supervision of qualified personnel, uses specific chemicals to treat water used in heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems.
- Cleans strainers and coils.
- Maintains steam traps.
- Changes filters.
- Regenerates water softeners.
- Installs, removes, washes, and stores window air conditioners.
- May determine if refrigeration system is low on refrigerant; if so, identifies type and amount of refrigerant needed, and prepares system for charge
Performs minor repairs such as replacing worn gaskets, changing belts and tightening joints, and assisting the Plant Utilities Engineers 1 in the maintenance and overhaul of boilers and in the repair of stationary equipment
Performs semiskilled plumbing, electrical, and refrigeration work, and skilled work in these areas under supervision, or after receiving detailed instructions.
- Determines if water regulator valves need rebuilding or repair.
- Threads, solders or glues and installs pipe.
- Re-packs pumps and valves.
- Assists in the repair, maintenance, and operation of plant alarm and signal systems.
- Assists in the monitoring and operation of building management or automation systems, and energy management systems related to the control of clocks, lighting, filtering systems, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) and boiler energy management systems.
- Cleans mechanical rooms.
- As assigned, during night shifts, weekends or on holidays, responds to calls concerning mechanical, electrical, or plumbing breakdowns outside of the plant, troubleshoots the problem, and makes necessary repairs or advises the appropriate authority regarding the problem.
Provides instruction to Facility Operations Assistants 1 (Utilities) and other labor class positions on routine jobs and equipment inspections.
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications
- Must have taken and passed the Plant Utilities Assistant Civil Service Examination
- One year of satisfactory hands-on experience in the operation and maintenance of boilers and/or auxiliary equipment or heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning equipment in commercial, industrial or institutional facilities.
Note: Classification Standards illustrate the nature, extent and scope of duties and responsibilities of the classes they describe. Standards cannot and do not include all of the work that might be appropriately performed by a class. The minimum qualifications above are 4 those which were required for appointment at the time the Classification Standard was written. Please contact the Division of Staffing Services for appointment or examination.
Additional Information:
Special Notes: This is a full time classified appointment. FLSA non-exempt position, that is, eligible for overtime. The hiring rate for the position is $40,193 annually, with an outstanding benefits package. For additional information please see the CSEA Benefits Summary.
Internal and external search to occur simultaneously.
Job Type: State Classified
Internal/External Posting: 06/26/2023 to until filled
Line #: 00300
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Application Instructions:
Persons interested in the above position should apply online. Please submit:
- Resume
- Cover Letter/CV
- Statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion will advance Maritime’s commitment to inclusive excellence
- Names and contact information of three professional references
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